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Villa Principe Leopoldo is one of the world’s loveliest hotels both for its immaculate restoration coupled with superb modernization, ambiance and service, and for its incomparable views of Lake Lugano that change throughout the day and throughout the seasons. This magnificent villa was built for Prince Leopold Von Hohenzollern in 1868 on the beautiful Collina d’Oro.

The splendours of the Belle Epoque are still evident in the luxurious suites and the sumptuous drawing room decorated with marble fireplaces and works of art.

Golf is the major attraction of the region, with no less than 43 golf courses in the triangle formed by Lugano–Milan–Bergamo. The hotel has arranged special playing arrangements with five of them. The Villa also features 2 heated outdoor swimming pools, sauna, solarium, whirlpool, fitness room with a range of cardio–vascular equipment, 2 tennis courts, massage on request and for sports enthusiasts, a whole range of possibilities from horse riding to water skiing.

The Restaurant Principe Leopoldo is an elegant venue for Chef de Cuisine Dario Ranza who has created one of the best gastronomic addresses in Switzerland. The Gazebos serve dinner al fresco and are a natural extension of the Principe Leopoldo restaurant with views of the lake from the panorama terrace.